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IP Destin Magazine was out and about purveying the 
goods at the local Farmers Markets on the weekend 
of July 14.  The markets had a wide variety of items 
ranging from Captain Dave’s Tuna dip to home made 

hot sauce, doggy treats, and fresh produce. 

The nearby, 30A Farmers’ Market had been started in May of 

2013 by Diane Kolopanas when she saw the lack of farmers markets 
in the area.  Diane decided to fi ll the void and start the market 
because of her background in hospitality and events. Diane stated, 
“Since my husband and I have been fi rm believers in eating clean 
with organic and natural foods and seeking holistic medicine if 

possible. We decided that this venture would be a perfect fi t for us.”

Diane later reached out to the town Management in Rosemary 

Beach and Grand Boulevard who had also been wanting a farmer’s 
market but could not fi nd anyone to operate it.  After brief 
discussions they agreed that she would bring them a year-round 
farmers market.  The Grand Boulevard Farmers Market opened 
in June of 2014 and operates on Saturdays while the Rosemary 
Market, which is the largest with over 50 vendors, operates on 
Sundays.  There is also a farmers market at Seascape in Miramar 
Beach and one in Niceville, on Wednesdays and Saturdays 
respectively.

photos & story by

 

Zhalman Harris

Antonia Pope & Ann-Morgan Perry 

   VIP Destin at Grand Boulevard

Grand Boulevard

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